Boso Peninsula (房総半島), and its main city Tateyama (館山) [1] are at the very South of the Chiba prefecture, a great area to relax and enjoy the beach.
Get in
The cheapest and easiest way to go is by bus: 2500 yen from Tokyo (every 30 minutes, schedule) or Yokohama (about every 2 hours, schedule[dead link]).
Express JR train from Tokyo costs 3610 yen to Tateyama.
Get around
34°57′4″N 139°52′8″E
Map of Boso PeninsulaTrains don't go further south than Tateyama city. Even though most people go around by car, there is a bus service. Bicycle is also a great way to go around along the seaside.
See
Sunosaki lighthouse
Boso Peninsula is famous for production of flowers and ornamental plants.
- 1 Sunosaki lighthouse (洲崎灯台). A lighthouse with a great view on the sea and neighbouring mountain. Sweets are sold in the small store at the bottom. Sunset spot just beside on the same hill. Free.
- 2 Flower line. A road along the coastline, bordered with flowers.
- 3 Shirohama Flower Park. Lots of flowers, and a big greenhouse where firebugs can be seen at night. 420 ¥.
- 4 Sand hill (砂山). A surprising mountain flanked on each side by huge sand slopes. Local kids have fun sledging or sand skiing from the top. Climbing it is a fun 5-minutes hike and offers a nice view.
Do
- Surf anywhere on the Southwest coast
- Scuba diving
- Fishing. Get on a boat and bring home all the fish you can!
- 1 Ocean Veil Country Club. Golfing with a view. Not cheap.
Buy
It can be surprisingly difficult to find a store, so buy your sunscreen ahead.
Eat
- Sashimi and Japanese spiny lobster in Tateyama city
Drink
Sleep
- 1 Nemoto Marine Camping Ground. Vast dune area that acts as a paying camping ground.